In his keynote address today to the World Future Energy Summit, UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon called on governments, the private sector, and civil society to make significant commitments to action in support of his Sustainable Energy for All Initiative.
Energy
Terra Nex and MEBS to invest in Oman solar project
Terra Nex Financial Engineering AG Switzerland (Terra Nex) and Middle East Best Select (MEBS) Group of Funds have announced plans for a major US$2 billion project to develop solar power resources within Oman.
Masdar implementing energy management solution
Masdar and C3, a energy and emissions management solutions provider, announced today that Masdar is using C3?s energy management technology in Masdar City to monitor and optimize energy, water, sustainable transportation and waste.
Dubai launches 1,000 MW solar energy project
Dubai has launched a solar energy project that will generate 1,000 MW and is estimated to cost US$3.26 billion.
SEC signs 11 power contracts worth US$530mn
Saudi Electricity Company (SEC) has signed 11 contracts worth US$530mn to set up power transport lines, gas-powered generating units and transformers in different parts of the Kingdom.